Cobalt LLP - Berkeley, CA

Elite Brand Protection and Intellectual Property Services with Cobalt LLP

In today's highly competitive, digital-first economy, a business's brand and reputation are its most valuable assets. At Cobalt LLP, we help our clients protect and grow what matters most. Based in Berkeley, California, our firm is singularly focused on delivering high-quality, practical, and strategic legal counsel in the areas of intellectual property, marketing, advertising, and promotions. Our elite attorneys combine years of experience in major national law firms, as in-house corporate counsel, and in regulatory bodies to offer sophisticated legal services with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. Whether you need to secure a federal trademark or launch a complex national sweepstakes campaign, having a specialized trademark attorney in Berkeley on your side is critical to safeguarding your interests and avoiding costly disputes.

Comprehensive Trademark Prosecution and Enforcement

Building a successful brand starts with selecting a strong, legally defensible name, logo, or design. Our firm represents a diverse roster of clients, from visionary startups to major global enterprises, in all aspects of brand development and protection. To find a trademark lawyer who will treat your intellectual property with absolute care, our veteran team provides comprehensive services, including:

• Trademark Selection and Clearance: Performing exhaustive searches to evaluate potential conflict risks before you invest in a new brand name or logo.
• USPTO Registration and Prosecution: Preparing and successfully filing trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and managing international portfolios.
• Adverse Proceedings and Litigation: Representing clients in complex disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as handling domain name disputes and infringement actions.

We work tirelessly to ensure that your proprietary marks are secure, allowing you to build brand equity with absolute confidence.

Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Compliance

Publishing an engaging and effective marketing campaign requires navigating a dense web of state, federal, and international regulations. Cobalt LLP provides a full range of legal services for companies that create advertising, sweepstakes, and promotional campaigns. We review campaigns from initial concepts to final distribution, advising on:

• Claim Substantiation and FTC Compliance: Helping clients comply with Federal Trade Commission guidelines, online policies, and consumer protection laws.
• Sweepstakes and Contests: Drafting official rules, reviewing marketing materials, and managing registrations for contests and giveaways to ensure compliance with strict state regulations.
• Children's Privacy and COPPA: Advising on specialized children's marketing and privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

If you are planning a campaign and need to hire an intellectual property lawyer urgently, our team is prepared to review your assets and ensure complete regulatory compliance.

Strategic Agreements and Corporate Transactions

Every successful commercial relationship is built on clear, legally sound contracts. Our transactional lawyers assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements. We specialize in preparing software distribution agreements, licensing contracts, joint ventures, and non-disclosure agreements. By establishing transparent, enforceable contracts early on, we protect your brand and help you avoid disruptive legal challenges down the line.

Why Partner with Cobalt LLP in Berkeley"

Cobalt LLP is recognized as a leading trademark and advertising law firm, receiving multi-year accolades such as the World Trademark Review's Trademark 1000 award. Managing partner Tsan Abrahamson, an inductee into the American Law Institute and a multi-year California SuperLawyer, leads our dedicated team of legal professionals with passion and vigor. As a certified women-owned business, we pride ourselves on building close, collaborative partnerships with our clients, acting as an extension of their corporate team. Contact our Berkeley office on Bonita Avenue today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you build and protect your business's legacy.